To the naked eye, scratches look like scabby areas in the affected areas, however additional skin irritation lies under these scabs. In fact, the oozing of the small, infected cuts on your horse’s lower legs causes this scabbing and ulceration. Read more…
A sweep is when a number of people pay to purchase a set of tickets, each representing a horse. The tickets are given out randomly, and each ticket costs the same (usually $1–$10), so there is no skill element involved, Read more…
To find the fastest, you need to run all 25 horses at least once, and since you can only race 5 horses at a time, you need a minimum of 25/5 = 5 races. What is the minimum number of Read more…
What can be done to prevent scratches? Keep the footing dry inside the stall and turnout area; use dry bedding and fill in muddy areas around gates. Dry your horse’s legs before putting him up in a stall. Avoid early Read more…
Ointments that your veterinarian will recommend for scratches include antibiotics, antifungals, steroids and other medications. In more serious cases, systemic antibiotics may be needed. The primary defense to allow healing is a dry, clean environment. How do you treat severe Read more…
A “scratch” is when a horse is entered for a race but either his connections decide not to run him or the racetrack veterinarian determines that he is not fit to race. What happens if a horse is scratched? Pick Read more…
7.5 tonne horseboxes We specialise in the DAF LF range and they typically state 3.6 tonnes for the front axle and 5 tonnes for the rear. The diagram shows a DAF LF chassis side view as a reference. What is Read more…
Horseboxes. If you are driving a smaller horsebox with a weight of 3.5-tonne or lower, then you only need a standard Category B (Car) licence. How much weight can a horse box take? Generally, a horse can safely carry about Read more…
Determining the payload of a horsebox is quite easy. All you need to do is take the vehicle to a public weighbridge and measure it when empty. The difference between your vehicle’s maximum Gross Vehicle Weight and weight of your Read more…
The only battery electric vehicle (BEV) currently on the market that can tow a trailer is the Tesla Model X. Can an EV tow a trailer? Can EVs Tow? Automakers build electric SUVs and trucks with towing in mind. However, Read more…